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Pep Guardiola has opened up about the future of Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

The shot-stopper has been linked with a move away from the Blues this summer, but is currently in action for City at the Club World Cup.

He said: "I don't know. What I can say is I am so pleased and delighted with what I am seeing in training. I'm delighted that Eddie is still with us. We cannot define what we have done in this incredible and spectacular decade together without him! His contribution has been massive in many, many aspects and I'm really pleased!"

Bournemouth ace Illia Zabarnyi is nearing Paris Saint-Germain move, as per Fabrizio Romano.

The centre-back has been eyed up by the recent Champions League winners, with talks between the two clubs having been ongoing.

Zabarnyi is said to be open to the move and PSG are pushing to make it happen.

Viktor Gyokeres reportedly wants a move to Manchester United this summer.

The Sporting striker has been subject to interest from clubs across the continent this summer, including United and Premier League rivals Arsenal.

According to TeamTalk, the Swede is still set on a move to Old Trafford and a reunion with Ruben Amorim.

Joe Cole believes Harvey Elliott's performances at the U21 Euros will have clubs enquiring about his future.

The Liverpool ace netted twice for England during their semi-final win against the Netherlands.

Speaking to Channel 4, Cole said: "Anyone outside the top six he comfortably walks in and becomes the main player.

"He left Fulham as a young man. His learning has been spread out, there is more to come from him. There will be teams all around Europe looking for Harvey Elliott's number."

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Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal is almost done with the Brentford captain now given the green light for a medical.

BBC Sport report that talks intensified today and that a deal has now been agreed following the Gunners' bid, which was just shy of £10million.

Arsenal are also poised to seal deals for £55m Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and £5m Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the coming days.

Manchester United are believed to be eyeing up an additional three new signings after Bryan Mbeumo.

The Red Devils have already secured the services of Matheus Cunha, with a deal for Mbeumo said to be close.

But according to reports, Ruben Amorim is eyeing up a striker, midfielder and goalkeeper before the window shuts in September.

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Arsenal are said to be close to agreeing a deal with Brentford for Christian Norgaard.

The midfielder emerged as a transfer target for the Gunners on Wednesday, with The Athletic reporting a deal is now close.

Arsenal are said to have submitted a bid in the region of £10million, with the expectation being an agreement will be found.

Alvaro Morata is believed to be closing in on a Serie A return, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It's reported the Spanish ace has said yes to Como and is open to joining the club this summer.

He's set on leaving Galatasaray but is currently contracted to AC Milan, having joined the Turkish side on loan until January 2026.

Leeds have reportedly been looking at Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies ahead of their Premier League return.

The 32-year-old Welshman has extended his Spurs contract for a year, but it's claimed that it doesn't mean he is set to stay.

Leeds are forming their squad for the new season, and Davies represents Premier League experience that could prove crucial.

Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has urged Mikel Arteta to back Gabriel Martinelli rather than move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.

“Rodrygo might want to leave Real Madrid, but that doesn’t mean he will want to play for Arsenal," Gallas told Prime Casino.

“I think it’s important that Arsenal stick with Gabriel Martinelli because we have seen the level he can perform at.

Things are difficult for Rodrygo at the moment, but Arsenal might be better off sticking with what they have.”

Liverpool have inserted a buy-back clause in the £35million deal to send Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the clause is worth more than £51m and can be triggered from 2027 onwards.

Quansah is expected to complete his switch to Germany after England's Under-21 Euros defence.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard doesn't believe replacing Andre Onana is a transfer priority for the club this summer.

"With Ruben Amorim — as he builds this team — there are a lot of places that need improvement, the goalkeeper position, that isn’t one that is an immediate need for change," Howard told Casino Beats.

"Onana has the prospect to continue to stake his claim as the main goalkeeper. I think he’ll have a chance to do that in the coming year.

"There are lots of changes that will need to happen in Manchester United in terms of improvement positionally.

"But the goalkeeper isn’t [the main one]. I would put it on the list, but I wouldn’t put it at the top of the list.”

Kyle Walker-Peters will be a free agent this summer after leaving Southampton upon the expiry of his contract.

Southampton have confirmed the 28-year-old right-back is leaving after five-and-a-half years.

Walker-Peters is reportedly the subject of interest from multiple Premier League clubs.

Arsenal are exploring a move for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, according to reports.

The Athletic claim that Arsenal have submitted a bid worth £9.3million to sign the Dane this summer.

They are awaiting Brentford's response as they eye a swoop for the 31-year-old.

Thomas Partey is expected to leave on a free transfer after failing to agree terms for a new contract.

Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from professional football, ending a 19-year career.

Lallana made 305 Premier League appearances for the Reds, Brighton and Southampton and earned 34 England caps.

The 37-year-old left Southampton at the end of his second spell at the club earlier this summer and has now called it quits.

Luka Modric will reportedly join AC Milan this summer after leaving Real Madrid as a free agent.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Modric has reached a verbal agreement and a medical is set for July, after the Club World Cup.

The 39-year-old icon's career is set to continue!

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has left the door open for Christopher Nkunku to leave the club this summer.

The 27-year-old striker's £52m move from RB Leipzig hasn't worked out, and he is expected to depart.

He said: “If Christo is here with us, it is because we think he can help us, and he can be with us even next season.

"But as you said, there are many speculations, not just about Christo, about many players.

"And then if something is going to happen, I don’t know because we said many times when the transfer window is open, anything can happen in terms of players that can arrive or players that can leave.”

Arsenal's next signing after Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, The Athletic claim.

Kepa is reportedly expected at London Colney this week to complete his £5m transfer.

The 30-year-old is set to serve as competition for his Spanish compatriot, David Raya.

Reported Manchester United target Leon Goretzka has shut down transfer speculation by insisting he is happy at Bayern Munich.

The 30-year-old has been linked to an Old Trafford switch for years, but it does not look likely to happen again this summer.

“I’m very focused on the tournament [Club World Cup] here and am happy to be at Bayern," Goretzka told BILD.

“I want to help the team next season as well.”

Pogback!

Paul Pogba will complete his return to football this week by joining Monaco, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It's claimed the former Manchester will undergo his medical in the coming days before signing a two-year contract.

Pogba will fly to Monaco in the next 24 hours, once his documentation is finished.

Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in this morning's 3-0 win against Esperance in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Blues booked their place in the last 16 via goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Delap and Tyrique George.

Delap's solo strike was the pick of the bunch, and he already looks like a potential bargain at £30m.

AC Milan director Igli Tare has insisted that Mike Maignan is not for sale this summer.

Chelsea pushed to sign the French goalkeeper before the Club World Cup but an agreement was not reached, with Milan not willing to lower their asking price for the shot-stopper despite how he is entering the final year of his contract with the club.

But Tare is confident that Maignan will remain at the San Siro now, saying: “Mike Maignan will stay with us next season. There was interest from a Premier League club but we didn’t find an agreement. We decided to keep Mike. You never know what happens on the market… but we want Maignan to stay.”

Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea this week, reports BBC Sport.

The Spaniard has a £5million release clause in his contract at Stamford Bridge, and the Gunners are keen to acquire his services and have the 30-year-old be a second-choice option behind David Raya.

Kepa spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, replacing Neto – who was coincidentally loaned to Arsenal.

Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford on loan, reports talkSPORT.

Manchester United are keen to offload the England international this summer, but his wage demands have been a deterrent for suitors.

Rashford has hinted previously about how he would like to play for Barca, and a move is now being ‘explored’, regardless of whether the Catalan giants sign Nico Williams.

Newcastle are reportedly ‘concerned’ that Liverpool will table a bid for lucrative offer for Alexander Isak next month.

According to The Times, the Reds have the funds available to make an offer which would test the Magpies’ resolve.

Newcastle are set to respond by offering Isak a club-record contract in the hope of fending off suitors.

Four Premier League clubs are interested in signing Ipswich star Omari Hutchinson this summer, reports the Daily Mail.

Everton, Brentford, West Ham and Fulham are all said to be keen to sign the 21-year-old, whilst Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are monitoring his situation closely as well.

Hutchinson joined Ipswich from Chelsea last summer, but his side’s relegation to the Championship has caught the eye and his suitors are hoping that he could be made available.

Manchester United have reportedly spoken with the representatives of Club Brugge star Ardon Jashari.

AC Milan are pushing to strike a deal for the midfielder, but the Mirror report that the Red Devils have also expressed an interest in acquiring his services – but the 22-year-old has not yet warmed to the idea of joining Ruben Amorim’s side.

Jashari has also rejected advances from Fulham and West Ham.

Brugge are demanding a £34million package to sell the playmaker this summer, with Milan opening the bidding with an offer worth £25.6m.

Tottenham youngster Damola Ajayi has joined Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan.

The forward opened his account for Spurs last season against Elfsborg in the Europa League, and he will hope to accelerate his progress further with a successful campaign in League One.

Speaking after his move, the 19-year-old said: “This is a top club that has just had a great season and I'm ready to kick on. I feel like I can see what Rovers are trying to build and I feel like they're heading in the right direction.”

Newcastle have reportedly submitted seen an opening offer for Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga rejected.

According to The Athletic, the Magpies saw a bid worth £45million rejected for the Sweden international.

Forest also did not provide a counteroffer either as they insist that they do not plan to part ways with the former Manchester United star this summer.

Arsenal are willing to bide their time to see if Rodrygo leaves Real Madrid later this summer, according to The Athletic.

Rodrygo is said to have already rejected multiple offers from Premier League clubs through intermediaries due to his desire to stay at Real.

However, it's claimed that the Brazilian's stance could change in the coming weeks if he doesn't feature prominently in Xabi Alonso's plans.

Real reportedly value Rodrygo at £77m, and Arsenal would be able to offer him his preferred left-wing position.

INEOS-owned Nice have won the race to sign Manchester City defender Juma Bah on a season-long loan.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Bah has snubbed Lyon to join their Ligue 1 rivals this summer.

The 19-year-old centre-back joined City from Valladolid in January and spent last term on loan at another French club, Lens.

Napoli and Liverpool are holding talks today over the potential transfer of Darwin Nunez, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Nunez is said to have given the Serie A champions the green light over a summer switch.

However, talks are in early stages, and any deal would depend on Liverpool's financial demands.

Marseille are interested in signing former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson this summer, according to Sky Sports.

It's claimed that Henderson can activate a clause in his Ajax contract that would allow him to leave on a free transfer.

The 35-year-old could yet remain at Ajax, but Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi wants to add him to his midfield next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze as a summer transfer target, according to Sky Germany.

However, it's claimed he is one of multiple names on Thomas Frank's attacking shortlist.

Spurs currently aren't close to triggering Eze's release clause, thought to be worth £68m.

But the FA Cup final hero has been described as one to watch.

Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez has reportedly completed his medical ahead of joining Liverpool.

According to Fabrizio Romano, only an official statement is left, with all documents also signed by both clubs.

Kerkez joins Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz through the door at Anfield.

If Alejandro Garnacho joins Chelsea this summer, Manchester United may receive a player from Stamford Bridge in return.

According to the Telegraph, the two clubs are weighing up including Christopher Nkunku in some sort of deal.

It wouldn't be a straight swap, but with both players eyeing exits, Chelsea could offer United the chance to sign Nkunku to sweeten a deal.

United are said to value Garnacho at £60m.

Liverpool have reportedly identified Lyon winger Malick Fofana as a potential replacement if Federico Chiesa departs.

Chiesa is expected to leave this summer after a disappointing individual first season at Anfield.

According to Sky Sports in Switzerland, Liverpool are interested in a swoop for Fofana, who has also been linked to Chelsea.

Liverpool's chief scout, Barry Hunter, is said to have earmarked the 20-year-old as the top succession target.

Jadon Sancho is reportedly nearing a permanent Manchester United exit after reaching an agreement with Fenerbahce.

According to Turkish outlet Sabah Spor, Sancho has accepted Fenerbahce's salary offer worth an annual £8.5million.

The Turkish giants will now start negotiations with United, and a deal is expected to be struck imminently.

Jose Mourinho could be doing his former employers a major favour...

There is optimism that Chelsea will soon agree a fee with Borussia Dortmund for winger Jamie Gittens, according to The Athletic.

Chelsea failed to sign the 20-year-old before the Club World Cup, but have continued negotiations with Dortmund.

The Blues already have a personal terms agreement with Gittens, who is prioritising a move to Stamford Bridge despite interest from Bayern Munich.

He is set to sign a seven-year contract once Chelsea and Dortmund strike a deal.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has sent Paul Mullin an emotional message after the club icon's loan exit to Wigan Athletic.

Mullin will remain in League One next season with the Latics as Wrexham prepare for the Championship.

Reynolds took to Instagram to share a post featuring some of Mullin's best moments during Wrexham's meteoric rise up the Football League.

Alongside it, he wrote: “I can’t imagine seeing Mulls on loan and in another kit. We wouldn’t be where we are without his heart, skill and work ethic. We love you, Paul Mullin. SPM.”

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told Sporting that he will not show up for pre-season training if they block his move to Arsenal.

According to Record, Gyokeres made his desire to leave for the Premier League clear in a phone call with Sporting president Frederico Varandas.

It's claimed that the 27-year-old has told the club that he would never forgive those responsible if Arsenal opt for an alternative signing.

Bryan Mbeumo has hinted at a potential Manchester United transfer with his social media activity.

On Monday, reports emerged that United had submitted an improved bid worth over £60million for Mbeumo.

Eagle-eyed fans then spotted that the 25-year-old and Leny Yoro had followed each other on Instagram.

Yoro also liked Mbeumo's latest post on the platform.

Could he already be connecting with his new teammates?

Tottenham have reportedly agreed a £5million deal for Kawasaki Frontale defender Kota Takai.

TalkSPORT claim that Spurs have sealed what will be a record transfer for a Japanese player from the J1 League.

Takai, 20, is expected to join Thomas Frank's first team.

Liverpool have completed their latest deal in a busy summer transfer window so far.

West Brom have signed 28-year-old centre-back Nat Phillips, who spent last season on loan at Derby County.

Phillips became an important part of Jurgen Klopp's senior squad amid an injury-stricken 2020/21 season.

Manchester United have reportedly made a U-turn on another of their out-of-contract players this summer after Tom Heaton signed a new one-year contract.

According to The Athletic, Jonny Evans is in advanced talks to remain at Old Trafford in a staff role focused on youth development.

The 37-year-old will look after loans for emerging talent, having been a major leadership figure since his 2023 return.

Morning, transfer fans!

I hope your week is treating you well so far and that your club is brewing up some exciting business to make it that little bit better.

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